Public Debates on Sustainability

Luis M. A. Bettencourt, Lina Ghotmeh, Nirmal Kishnani, Pablo Urango and Maria Vassilakou

The fourth edition of the Norman Foster Foundation’s Public Debates on Sustainability, taking place on Tuesday, September 24 in partnership with Rolex, will spotlight five exemplary cases of success in sustainable urban development.

These debates aim to inspire and educate by showcasing how forward-thinking planning and design can lead to lasting, positive impacts on our cities, fostering a more resilient and sustainable future.

The Public Debates will be moderated by Luis M. A. Bettencourt, Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Sociology, University of Chicago, Illinois, United States. 

With a five-minute keynote and debate between the following experts: 

Lina Ghotmeh, Founder and Director, Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture, Paris, France. 

Nirmal Kishnani, Programme Director of the Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore. 

Pablo Urango, Co-Director and Senior Partner, Foster + Partners, Madrid, Spain.

Maria Vassilakou, Founder, Vienna Solutions; Former Vice Mayor, Vienna, Austria. 

If you are interested in attending the public debates above, please register via Eventbrite.